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76 Standardizing Concussion Management Across Seven Youth Correctional Facilities in Utah: A Quality Improvement ProjectCannon, Spencer S.2023Background: A quality improvement project was conducted over a three-month period aimed at improving concussion management across seven youth correctional facilities in Utah. Concussions are a growing public health concern and are seen in the highest numbers among incarcerated young men ages 15-24. ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / PNP
77 Increasing Knowledge of Intrauterine Devices in the Immediate Postpartum PeriodNichols, Kristi2017The goal of this scholarly project was to increase knowledge about immediate postpartum intrauterine device insertions (IUDs) in the hospital setting among current labor and delivery nurses. To accomplish this goal, an educational module was created about immediate postpartum IUD insertions, which w...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
78 Improving Primary Care Providers' Knowledge and Utilization of Pessaries in Women with Pelvic Organ ProlapseSmith, Jennifer2020Background:Primary care providers receive minimal to no training on vaginal pessaries as a treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This lack of knowledge leads to women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse with minimal treatment options available. Patients that are not candidates for surgi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
79 Suicide Prevention and Clinical ImplicationsSimmons, Siqin2020Background:In the past twenty years, the annual suicide rate has increased 30% nationwide and 46% in Utah. Clinicians work on the frontline with patients. Proactive screening for suicide risk factors and prompt intervention can preventing suicide. Provider's lack of awareness of recently-identified ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
80 Adapting and Implementing Guidelines for Managing Sleep Disturbances in Incarcerated YouthsJacobs, Elizabeth L.2023Background: Providers working in Utah Juvenile Justice Youth Services (JJYS) lack specific guidelines for managing sleep disturbances in the high-risk incarcerated youth population. Guidelines can give providers a consistent, effective, and evidence-based approach to managing sleep disturbances. Loc...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
81 Quality Improvement Project to Improve the Screening Process for Identifying PTSD in the Antepartum PeriodShantel Peterson; Jessica A. Ellis; Randy A. Bullock2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
82 Enhancing Knowledge of Contraception and Safe Sex among Hispanic TeensGarzón, Stanley2017The aim of this DNP project was to increase knowledge regarding safe sex practices, and contraception among Hispanic adolescents in order to improve their ability to prevent unintended pregnancies. Teen pregnancy rates are notably higher among Hispanic individuals in underserved areas with limited a...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
83 Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing One Key Question® in a Midwifery Practice within a University Health SystemLabbe, Krista L.2018Prevention of unintended pregnancy and promotion of health prior to conception are widely accepted approaches to lowering maternal and infant mortality. Despite the likely substantial return on investment, routine screening for pregnancy intention is not typically incorporated into the care of repro...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
84 Implementation of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Toolkit: A Quality Improvement ProjectVictor M. Tolley; Nancy Allen2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
85 Implementing an Individualized Breast Cancer Risk Assessment at the Coalville Health CenterJennifer L. Falkner; Rosemary Conder; Jeanette Vernon; Larry Garrett2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
86 Improving the Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program at an Urban Free ClinicWalsh, Jeffery; Clifton, Jennifer2022Background: Many patients with abnormal blood pressures are not accurately assessed in a clinical setting. Home blood pressure monitoring allows patients to regularly check their blood pressure without having to come to a clinic. While this resource is becoming more common, it is often underutilized...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
87 Bedside Oxygen Histogram Monitoring in the NICU for Infants at Risk for Retinopathy of PrematurityArslanian, Lindsay A.; Hamilton, Jennifer L.2022Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vaso-proliferative disease process that is exclusive to premature infants and can be exacerbated by supplemental oxygenation administration. Infants that experience hypoxia and hyperoxia are at an increased risk of developing severe ROP. Bedside oxyg...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
88 Developing a Code Blue Simulation Experience in Labor and DeliveryWhite, Georgette L.2019Over 700 women die each year due to pregnancy and delivery complications and most of these maternal deaths could have been prevented. It is imperative that Labor and Delivery nurses are prepared for a medical emergency to provide the best care possible. The purpose of this continuous improvement pro...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
89 Enhancing Competency Among Health Care Professionals in Caring for Victims of Domestic Violence at The Urban Indian Center in Salt Lake City, UtahMcMinimee, Kate M.; Clifton, Jennifer2022Background: American Indian and Alaskan Native women are at higher risk than any other demographic for being victims of domestic violence. Identified barriers that prevent health professionals from addressing domestic violence during clinic visits include lack of education, training, and time. Provi...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
90 Implementation of Ultrasound Use for Vascular Access in the Newborn ICUNickels, Joshua D.; Chan, Belinda; Schiefelbein, Julieanne2022Background: Peripheral intravascular access (PIV) is one of the most common procedures in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). However, it is common for neonates to undergo multiple attempts before successful PIV placement can be achieved. Ultrasound-Guided intravenous placement (USG-IV) has been...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
91 Improving Adherence to an Existing Protocol for Infants at Risk for HypoglycemiaWright, Rachel2020Background: Prolonged hypoglycemia and delays in treatment correlate with poor neurological outcomes and developmental delays in infants. Research shows that infants at risk can be managed successfully with proactive intervention and management until their bodies have compensated. Protocols enhance ...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Neonatal
92 Quality Improvement Project to Improve Cognitive Screening in Patients with DiabetesDalley, Necia2020Background: The largest growth in patients with diabetes is expected to be in those over the age of 65. Two risk factors for developing dementia include age and diabetes. In fact, type 2 diabetes increases dementia risk two-fold. About 50% of the time, dementia is preceded by mild cognitive impai...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care FNP
93 Integrating ‘APPLES' Therapy into an Early Intervention Program for Infants with Cerebral Palsy: A Needs AssessmentErin L. Hohnholt; Sarah Winter; Allison McIntyre; Lauren Ayala; Lisa Taylor-Swanson2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
94 Implementation of Screening and Referral Protocol for Paternal Postpartum Depression in a Pediatric Clinic SettingGeorge, Clint2020Background:Paternal Postpartum Depression (PPpD) can have dire long-lasting effects on children's cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional development yet there is little attention given to the mental health of new fathers. Rates of PPpD have been found to be as high as 35.5% in the United State...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Psychiatric / Mental Health
95 Improving Transition Planning in Adolescent Psychiatric Care to Enhance Mental Health OutcomesFreund-Begley, Kelli2019Background: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the current transition planning process in an adolescent psychiatric day treatment program in Utah and develop recommendations to improve transitions to outpatient care. Adolescents experience mental health disorders and rec...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
96 Implementing Fast-track Care in a Community Hospital Emergency Department: A Needs AssessmentMerica K. Chapple; Steven D. Crockett; Larry C. Garrett2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Primary Care / FNP
97 Improving Barriers to Hospice Referrals for Older Adults in the Primary Care SettingCardon, Andrew2017Many primary care providers (PCP) are reluctant to refer older adult patients (>65 years old) for hospice services even though these services have shown to improve end-of-life care. This reluctance in referring is a problem because many older adults who would potentially qualify for hospice services...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
98 Improving Primary Care: Intimate Partner Violence Screening as a Quality InitiativeTahsha Spackman; Diane Chapman; Kelsey Bywater2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Women's Health / Nurse Midwifery
99 Improving Screening and Referral for Violence Against Women: Interpersonal Violence and Adverse Childhood ExperiencesMiller, Emily S.2017This project has an overall goal of improving screening and referral for violence against women, and specifically targets intimate partner violence (IPV) and adverse childhood experiences (ACE). In 1995, the CDC and Kaiser Permanente discovered an exposure that dramatically increased the risk for se...Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
100 The Integration of the Three-Wishes Project in an Oncology Specialized Intensive Care Unit: A Palliative Care ProjectMeagan L. Gallagher; Scott Christensen; Jeanette Brown2024Graduate Nursing Project, Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP, Acute Care
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